TURNING MY STOLEN M140i INTO A BMW M2

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  • čas přidán 8. 06. 2024
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    I bought a stolen recovered BMW M140i. It seems to be vandalised and stripped for parts. This is the start of the M140i build and instead of replacing the missing parts with standard parts ive decided to add a BMW M2 front end and some other upgraded parts to build it into one of a kind M140i.
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Komentáře • 889

  • @DaveRogers1985
    @DaveRogers1985 Před 3 lety +801

    Could get some damaged m2 sideskirts and cut the end of inline with door and stick them both together! Frankenskirts

    • @simflow2428
      @simflow2428 Před 3 lety +17

      I was thinking the same

    • @nevbobz
      @nevbobz Před 3 lety +9

      Genius

    • @stephenmiddleton446
      @stephenmiddleton446 Před 3 lety +5

      Same thinking

    • @speny46
      @speny46 Před 3 lety +5

      Just get them plastic welded dead easy I’m sure you’ll find someone local👍

    • @xZiMinDaveyy
      @xZiMinDaveyy Před 3 lety +6

      Frankenskirts😂😂😂😂😂 I’m out😂

  • @khanscars3609
    @khanscars3609 Před 3 lety +140

    It’s nice seeing abused cars especially this one thats been stolen, stripped apart & left for dead given a second chance in life! Mat is the GOAT!

  • @band1t620
    @band1t620 Před 3 lety +137

    M2 rear quarters and rear definitely!! Or metal wide body

  • @spyder_man
    @spyder_man Před 3 lety +66

    Engine cover off eBay could be the original one 😂

    • @Donax695
      @Donax695 Před 3 lety +3

      time to contact the seller for exhaust parts as well :D

  • @CarNitty
    @CarNitty Před 3 lety +115

    GET IN THERE MAT! Better to build a unicorn than rebuild the car. I wish I could subscribe twicefold and I'm watching this build closely so I don't miss a ticket this time round!!!

  • @kashkhan6425
    @kashkhan6425 Před 3 lety +155

    M2 rear quarters need to be grafted in now, no point in having just a wide front end.

    • @juskillz5229
      @juskillz5229 Před 3 lety +3

      You nailed it thats why i think these conversations are so dam ugly back skinny front meaty 😂😂 someone aint done a leg work out

    • @kashkhan6425
      @kashkhan6425 Před 3 lety +9

      @@juskillz5229 that's a great analogy... Someone skips leg day 😂

    • @mattlawton4715
      @mattlawton4715 Před 2 lety +3

      Absolutely agreed needs that wide rear👍

  • @kylerankin9433
    @kylerankin9433 Před 3 lety +35

    Get some factory mud flaps for the front to cover the gap 😉

  • @benpollard1106
    @benpollard1106 Před 3 lety +75

    Go and see Dark Ghost Developments like Jamie from Officially Gassed with his RS5, they'll manufacturer custom side skirts to marry the M2 wings to the 140i body.

    • @Frostyyy__
      @Frostyyy__ Před 3 lety +2

      Marry 😆

    • @benpollard1106
      @benpollard1106 Před 3 lety +10

      @@Frostyyy__ well nobody wants their bodywork splitting up 😂😂

    • @andyhunt457
      @andyhunt457 Před 3 lety +2

      That's far too easy for matt he likes to make it difficult for himself 😅

    • @benpollard1106
      @benpollard1106 Před 3 lety +2

      @@andyhunt457 this is true, I imagine Mat will butcher some M2 and 140i skirts together and then wrap them just for the challenge being the legend he is 💪😂

  • @tomhowroyd
    @tomhowroyd Před 3 lety +20

    I’m sure you won’t get to reading this comment Mat, but your content is really a breath of fresh air. You get on with it, take risks, are humble whilst being engaging. I wish you all the best

  • @diogotorres7151
    @diogotorres7151 Před 3 lety +35

    I’m a simple guy, notification of Matt uploads come through, I press like and then watch the video 🙂 keep up the amazing work!!!! Pure CZcams gold

  • @claywalker2938
    @claywalker2938 Před 3 lety +84

    Mat - Shame about the exhaust - but it saves you a job taking it off - because you would have changed it anyway 🤔🤣🤣🤣

    • @tarsanpubg1662
      @tarsanpubg1662 Před 3 lety

      He could sell the old one and get some money out of it .

    • @ryandevillers214
      @ryandevillers214 Před 3 lety +2

      Get the feeling if it was removed it was probably an upgraded exhaust already

    • @shona5512
      @shona5512 Před 2 lety +1

      @@ryandevillers214 Not necessarily, thieves would have stolen the exhaust anyway because Catalytic converters are still very valuable

  • @todor8095
    @todor8095 Před 3 lety +23

    13:28 "One of you guys sent me in the post. I'll put your instagram on the screen" -Does not place the instagram on it XD

  • @dannywhite132
    @dannywhite132 Před 3 lety +19

    Thats actually a super cool idea. likely one of the only M2 (style) hatchbacks

    • @georgelane1377
      @georgelane1377 Před 3 lety +7

      Someone on Instagram is building one at the moment

    • @JM-nn6sw
      @JM-nn6sw Před 3 lety +2

      There’s quite a few of them driving around in the netherlands

    • @Josh_0579
      @Josh_0579 Před 3 lety +4

      I saw a two door that even had a m2 rear

    • @rv9990
      @rv9990 Před 3 lety +1

      I also saw someone is building a 135i with M2 bumpers and a 4.4 X6M engine.

    • @divz24
      @divz24 Před 3 lety +1

      Definitely not the first but it’s not common either. Plenty done already

  • @gregoryuk
    @gregoryuk Před 3 lety +16

    I think I'll enjoy the journey of this build over the Golf. Keep up the good work 💪🏼

  • @TechnoNewsNow
    @TechnoNewsNow Před 3 lety +2

    Hi Matt about the airbag light. In the back under the boot near the battery there is a cable usually black. See if that cable it cut or broken. In the case of an accident it blows and in the case of a theft its usually cut by the theif and it causes the airbag light to turn on

  • @Jahmed5635
    @Jahmed5635 Před 3 lety +1

    Jheeze congratulations on 230k subscribers mat, I went back to your old bmw 1 series videos and you’ve come such a long way, you’re so much more comfortable speaking to the camera and you’re having fun with CZcams, love to see it man 💪💪

  • @alexz131
    @alexz131 Před 3 lety +8

    He’s energy is like a british version of Stradman

  • @nigelchambers1742
    @nigelchambers1742 Před 3 lety +10

    100% do rear arches an rear bumper 140 will look sick 👌🏼👌🏼

  • @urbanjungle9600
    @urbanjungle9600 Před 3 lety +1

    I’m looking forward to seeing this build progress as I think there are some technical challenges ahead and it will be awesome to see how Matt comes up with solutions.

  • @nahinahad8787
    @nahinahad8787 Před 3 lety +11

    This looks wicked bro. The rear end would look really good with the wider arches. Also, I think a pearl white would look really nice if you was to wrap it.

  • @jazzt3839
    @jazzt3839 Před 3 lety +1

    Most exciting notification I’ve seen from you ❤️ cannot wait to stick this front end on mine soon, M2 rear conversion looks cracking also!

  • @makingdollarsmakessense8432

    Looks amazing! This is why we love MA, always pushing the envelope and creating unique works of art that are not an eyesore!

  • @richardschwarzbauer201
    @richardschwarzbauer201 Před 3 lety +1

    I absolutely love your enthusiasm and energy! And very good job on the rebuilds!

  • @MotechPerformance
    @MotechPerformance Před 3 lety +2

    Looking great , can’t wait to see the full build

  • @BodyByP2015
    @BodyByP2015 Před 3 lety +1

    Finallly a near 20 minute video! My only complaint about this channel is the videos ain’t long enough! Love this build so far.

  • @stuartclarke8806
    @stuartclarke8806 Před 3 lety +9

    Loving this build. Would be interesting to see what the wheels off the M4 would look like on the M140i??

  • @reed-young
    @reed-young Před rokem +2

    I'd try setting the side skirts so they're evenly spaced between front and back, so leaving the same, very small gap at both ends. Then 3-D print a small extender that fits like a very short sleeve around each end, then probably use super glue to keep it there if it look ok. That close to the wheel well, such a small bit of matte black plastic shouldn't look too out of place.

  • @davidktimothy
    @davidktimothy Před 3 lety +4

    Proud of you, brother! Doing an awesome job!

  • @mattbanagan
    @mattbanagan Před 3 lety +2

    Coming together nicely! Can't wait to see the plans for this to evolve.

  • @zairrufian
    @zairrufian Před 3 lety +12

    PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE get the m2 comp wheels for this not some aftermarket ones

  • @smsno1
    @smsno1 Před 3 lety +1

    loving these projects.
    loving how you do most of it yourself!!!

  • @richardholmes3405
    @richardholmes3405 Před 3 lety +3

    Undertray stays on for the oil change, just undo the flap to reveal the sump bolt.

  • @Nh-wd8oz
    @Nh-wd8oz Před 3 lety +26

    i'll deffo be buying a raffle ticket for this car once its all complete

  • @garethgale2051
    @garethgale2051 Před 3 lety

    Quality Video Mat, that Front end looks 👌🏻 Looking forward to seeing where you go with the rest of it

  • @Jay_3190__
    @Jay_3190__ Před 3 lety +1

    Loving the content Mat ❤️ can’t wait to see what this is gonna look like when it’s finished.

  • @tim_g5216
    @tim_g5216 Před 3 lety +1

    One of the best episodes- the enthusiasm and sheer " I dont know what I dont know" shines through - brillaint camera work and such a good story being told- well done. ANyone know why theyd have taken off a couple of flappy paddles? Surely not worth reselling are they ?!

  • @nlspots
    @nlspots Před 3 lety

    Can’t wait to see this build finished😍

  • @j.f.4765
    @j.f.4765 Před 3 lety

    Tip Matt for the b58 charge coolers and radiators. Put a aluminium honey comb mesh behind the mesh grills of the front bumper. Really common for rock strikes and itll leak engine/charge cooler coolant.

  • @georgellewellyn_
    @georgellewellyn_ Před 3 lety +1

    You should document a detailing process for these salvaged cars as well Matt, would be a good episode for each car

  • @kassifhussain6781
    @kassifhussain6781 Před 3 lety

    I am in love with the m2
    Front Damn that’s a beauty and colour is uniquely special too with gloss black accents

  • @mushymi5680
    @mushymi5680 Před 3 lety

    Awesome work, front end went on so easy.

  • @Tantrix1
    @Tantrix1 Před 3 lety +1

    Ah i cant wait to see the interior nice and cleaned! Cant wait for next video!!

  • @Christopher-ri9td
    @Christopher-ri9td Před 3 lety

    Loving the finesse you been putting into your builds mate , Keep up the awesome vibez..

  • @KP0724
    @KP0724 Před 3 lety

    Thanks for the vid Matt, keep it coming!

  • @Basseoverbye
    @Basseoverbye Před 3 lety +1

    100% the white-silver pearl-ish colour! It looks so good 😍

  • @chingwe2692
    @chingwe2692 Před 3 lety

    oh wow i was not expecting that!! fits so easily no major cuts and what note..

  • @96alfredo96
    @96alfredo96 Před 3 lety

    Keep doing what you're doing Matt! Love the channel and always look forward to your videos!

  • @miissyb5890
    @miissyb5890 Před 3 lety

    So excited for this M140i build 🔥👌🏻

  • @mraaron6277
    @mraaron6277 Před 3 lety

    Looks fantastic so far, good job

  • @robtoogood201
    @robtoogood201 Před 3 lety +1

    Going to look class! Defo go the the M2 style rear end. Might as well go all in! Keep up the good work.

  • @davie-juniorsmith3530
    @davie-juniorsmith3530 Před 3 lety +4

    Yes I love the m2 Front end colour think you should do the hole car that Colour. As for the back of the car so the m2 give your self a challenge your more then capable of achieving it!!

  • @desbold4898
    @desbold4898 Před 3 lety

    I really like these builds, great content Matt!

  • @jackw9920
    @jackw9920 Před 3 lety

    Looking so good!

  • @e90jtee16
    @e90jtee16 Před 3 lety

    Absolutley love the idea of a m2 hatch back mat! They look so sick. Saw one up for sale a few months back and nearly bought it!

  • @bimmerc4550
    @bimmerc4550 Před 3 lety

    That m2 kit on the m140i looks AMAZING!

  • @cheesepizza87
    @cheesepizza87 Před 3 lety +15

    The most commonly wanted “I can do that” car

  • @LiLR4Ss
    @LiLR4Ss Před 3 lety

    Coming along nicely

  • @motivesupplies
    @motivesupplies Před 3 lety +1

    Curious to see how you’ll handle the rear. Lovely project ⚡️.

  • @TheKaipeters99
    @TheKaipeters99 Před 3 lety +2

    I had that restraint system warning in my 2013 1 series. It was caused by a cigarette socket charger short circuiting the electrics and when I unplugged it the light went straight away.
    I'd recommend checking for any electrical issues 👍🏽

  • @grahamhill4164
    @grahamhill4164 Před 3 lety

    15:55 pop rivet used as pin punch to drive pin out! Like old school mechanic👍 now Matt!!
    Keep up the good work fella! Loving the content. Looking forward to how this one goes! Stay safe 💪

  • @traderbart
    @traderbart Před 3 lety

    What a SICK series! Keep it up bro can't wait for more videos on this car

  • @Reba_fr
    @Reba_fr Před 3 lety

    Mat is literally combining 2 of my favorite cars
    Its so crazy I love it

  • @janlewczenko8641
    @janlewczenko8641 Před rokem

    Mat, I'm absolutely obsessed with your channel. You are my favorite mechanic, I am watching you and learning thanks every time I'm on your channel.
    I own 2007 BMW 335I N54 with Dinan stage 2 tuning, and some other upgrades, I absolutely love it. I purchased this car brand new in 2006 and I sold it in 2010 to friend of mine who was afraid to drive it because of the power this car produce. He put only 12,000 miles over 12 years owning it. Three months ago I bought it back, the car is now 16 years old and have only 54,000 miles it was always garaged and it still like new condition. I'm trying to put some more upgrades and improvements. Watching you what you do with your cars make me want to do more and more to make my car look better and drive faster. With the work I did already the car have 450 hp and it's absolute pleasure to drive. I am 72 years old, originally from Poland and I live in US for 40 years. It's kind of funny when I watching your videos sometimes I have to rewind and listen second time, because of your British accent. Don't get me wrong I love it, and so far I understand every word you saying because English is my second language I have to pay attention.
    I am amazed, how the final result is always surprising. You are perfectionist, and I admire your attention to details. I am a Master Crystal Cutter, attention to details and perfection is in my blood, that's why I love what you do. By showing your mistakes and finding the solutions sometimes for very difficult problems makes me wanna tackle things I wouldn't do without watching your channel.
    Keep up the good work, everything you do it's very educational for all car enthusiast.
    I wish you all the best!
    🌎

  • @dannynicholas3908
    @dannynicholas3908 Před 3 lety

    Mat, this channel just gets better and better 🙌🏼

  • @jamesthomas6867
    @jamesthomas6867 Před 3 lety +2

    looks great! for the side skirts cut them at an angle parallel to the end about 3 inches in from the end then put in a 15mm wide strip of carbon or some contrast coloured plastic to extend it to length? just an idea 🤷🏻‍♂️

  • @JM-xn3jf
    @JM-xn3jf Před 3 lety

    Another quality upload Matt! Keep up the hard work 💪

  • @SD-oi9gr
    @SD-oi9gr Před 3 lety

    You need to go all out with the colour with such an angular front end. You could even have reflective tape on the lines with a crazy colour wrap, it could look so unique.

  • @Shortyrider
    @Shortyrider Před 3 lety

    That is so sick that m2 front, can't wait for the finished product

  • @big_bearded_man1728
    @big_bearded_man1728 Před 3 lety

    Best channel for quality content on CZcams 🤘

  • @daryltomlinson1288
    @daryltomlinson1288 Před 3 lety

    Love the fact that the video was nearly 20min Matt👍🏻 Smashing it as always💯🤯

  • @nissanskyline7151
    @nissanskyline7151 Před 2 lety

    That is a realy nice project! great work, looks dope !

  • @badllama8090
    @badllama8090 Před 3 lety

    Looks way better, well done chap great video. 👍

  • @andreidan92
    @andreidan92 Před 3 lety

    Can't wait for the next vid of his honestly

  • @darksecrets8953
    @darksecrets8953 Před 3 lety +3

    It’s the m2 body kit and Halfords aldi alloys for me 🤣

  • @markkendall6002
    @markkendall6002 Před 3 lety

    Another great vid Mat. What a difference putting on the M2 front end makes to M140i 👍👍

  • @panthrothundercat6138
    @panthrothundercat6138 Před 2 lety

    Cut extend and fill is the way to go 👍🏼

  • @parkecorepersonaltrainingp2601

    Excellent progress Mat nice 👍

  • @markkinnersley6823
    @markkinnersley6823 Před 3 lety +21

    Couldn’t Liberty Walk sought you something special out for rear wheel arches to make it wider to match front👍🏻

    • @jackw9920
      @jackw9920 Před 3 lety +1

      No they couldn’t, they have ruined enough cars already.

    • @markkinnersley6823
      @markkinnersley6823 Před 3 lety

      @@jackw9920 ment something smaller not as much as Mustang

  • @yhshah21
    @yhshah21 Před 3 lety

    Good idea! Can’t wait

  • @dirtyleeds1458
    @dirtyleeds1458 Před 3 lety

    Great job Matt you seem to be working a lot quicker

  • @mikeb2496
    @mikeb2496 Před 3 lety

    Good stuff thanks for posting

  • @haych7k672
    @haych7k672 Před 3 lety

    10/10 front end this ones gonna be special ‼️

  • @ImranKhan-iq2gf
    @ImranKhan-iq2gf Před 3 lety

    wow! Matt that front end looks awesome 👌very impressed mate keep it up

  • @jabba149
    @jabba149 Před 3 lety +1

    Splice a M2 side-skirt onto the 140 skirt where the front door meets the wing and cover with carbon fibre wrap, along with the mirrors 👍

    • @bmwman1981
      @bmwman1981 Před 3 lety

      Don’t wrap have them painted the correct color carbon wrap is so outdated

  • @mr.adventure2806
    @mr.adventure2806 Před 3 lety +1

    Absolutely loved the m2 competition front end idea,the car looks alot more aggressive ,for the side skirts you could maybe get aftermarket carbon side skirts

  • @jasonstephenson7820
    @jasonstephenson7820 Před 3 lety +1

    Looks so good, interested to see the solution for the rear end as its kinda hammerhead shark-esque at the moment 😄 ...and anyone else lean away from the screen for the post airbag fit start up? 😄

  • @stephenmyers3194
    @stephenmyers3194 Před 3 lety

    Nice vid bro wish they all came out the factory like that. Keep up the good work

  • @elikinzie23
    @elikinzie23 Před 3 lety

    Yes!!! So psyched about this mod I hate the front end of the 1 series but the m2 front end is my favorite bmw

  • @calmsoundsofearth
    @calmsoundsofearth Před 2 lety

    How have I only just stumbled across this account. Literally doing my dream job and all those skills 😳 love your work man

  • @whippinwitT
    @whippinwitT Před 3 lety

    Best car CZcams channel goin if you ask me. Rate the way you always do your own thing

  • @bikerboy7126
    @bikerboy7126 Před 3 lety

    Nice one Mat. Thanks. 👍

  • @owenmorgan857
    @owenmorgan857 Před 3 lety

    Loving the content Mat

  • @lesliepackman5190
    @lesliepackman5190 Před 3 lety

    loving the white with black

  • @magneticluke2047
    @magneticluke2047 Před 3 lety

    Absolutely love all your vids mate

  • @MrSausageT
    @MrSausageT Před 3 lety

    Love the colour of the M2 front end

  • @The_journeyy
    @The_journeyy Před 3 lety

    Crazy to think the M2 front end just fits on perfectly to the M1, front end looks insane such a good modification

  • @darrencable7658
    @darrencable7658 Před 3 lety

    Love it Matt keep up the good work.

  • @mrkiplingreallywasanexceed8311

    And we appreciate you filming all the way up to the end😆

  • @marcferme
    @marcferme Před 2 lety

    I’ve been out of this channel for months and now this guy is doing my dream project 😮

  • @hussainqureshiwaish7364
    @hussainqureshiwaish7364 Před 3 lety +2

    One of the most likeable guys on CZcams love your content mate